You are out hiking through the woods with your kids and someone starts complaining that they have been stung by something, but there isn't a bug to be found. What you do see is a tall plant with multiple, jagged edges on the dark green leaves. You have run into the common wildflower, stinging nettle. Stinging nettle is native to Canada (and most of North America, Europe and Asia). Often thought of as a weed, stinging nettle has been valued over time and across many cultures as a healthy, nutritious and fibre packed plant.

I wasn't always a superhero. Breakfasts used to consist of whatever I could grab and stuff in my gob before running out the door on my way to work in the morning. However, after a visit to Ireland last year, eating good-for-you food and having some wonderful conversations with people about how important good food is for you mind, body and spirit. I decided I had finally had enough of eating foods that weren't fit for human consumption.

How you choose to feed your kids is your personal choice as a parent. Every parent will feel a certain way about feeding their kids, especially when it comes to "treat" foods. Some parents may never allow their kids to have treats while other parents may have them readily available for consumption daily. And then, of course, there most parents who take an in-between stance on feeding their kids treats, and this is where it gets a bit tricky — there is a big gray area. Should you be offering treat foods once a day? What is defined as a "treat" food?